Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, the Medical Laboratory Scientist works in a patient-centered level I trauma center and academic medical center. The role performs complex laboratory testing and provides accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment. Work spans laboratory disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, and microbiology, including specimen analysis, instrument operation and maintenance, result interpretation, and quality control. Success requires a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Lab Science, Medical Technology, or a related field defined by CLIA.
- Strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or equivalent by ASCP.
- Medical laboratory technician (MLT)-qualified candidates may be considered for a similar position.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing on patient specimens according to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support patient care by clinically correlating results, identifying patterns of bias, promptly notifying appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completing testing within established turnaround-time limits.
- Maintain major automated equipment through required maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting, including contacting instrument vendors for assistance or repair.
- Perform required calibration and quality-control procedures and maintain records to ensure testing stays within established parameters.
- Perform assigned proficiency testing and review results with laboratory clinical leaders.
- Assist with evaluating and generating compliant documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.
Benefits
- $4,800 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
- $10,000 loan forgiveness for eligible new hires.
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Job Type
Full-time
